Arulmigu Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Nachiyar Koil is a very big and more than 1500 years old temple. One of 108 Divya Desam of Lord Vishnu sang by the Alvars ஆழ்வார்கள். The consort Sri Vanjulavalli Thayaar is predominant and hence the place is also called Nachiyar Koil by the name of Goddess. The கல் கருடன் Stone Garudan in the temple is unique and have miracle qualities.

Once upon a time there lived a saint named Medhavi here in Naachiyar Koil. He wanted Mahalakshmi to be his daughter so he pleaded Mahavishnu and on an auspicious day under the tree called Vanjula Maram, he found a very beautiful girl child. He named her Vanjulavalli after the tree from where he found her.He led a peaceful life then by teaching Gyana to his students. Gradually Vanjulavalli grew up and reached the marriage stage.One day Lord Narayanan split him into five of his forms:Shankarshanan, Prathyumnan, Anirudhan, Purushothaman and vasudevan and visited saint Medhavis Ashram as a Guests.His students bore the guests a warm welcome and Vagulavalli prepared a delicious meal for them. AFter finishing their meal, all the five went to wash their hands. When Vagulavalli helped them by pouring water, suddenly Vasudevan caught her by hand and immedietely she shouted for help.Hearing her cries, her father came running for rescue. But before he could catch and curse Vasudevan, all the five guests disappeared to bring forth the original one (ie) Mahavishnu saint Medhavi was spellbound, when Mahavishnu asked his daughters hand for marriage.Happily, saint Medhavi accepted for marriage. But before that he asked 3 Boons from Mahavishnu1. He should attain life beyond birth and death (ie) he should attain eternity.2. All the living beings in Narayur which gave the Lord food and wife, should also attain salvation and3. His daughter should be given the first place in all the aspects.Hence from that day, this place is called as Naachiyar kovil, (ie) temple of Mahavishnus wife.As Madurai stands in the name of lordess Meenakshi, the wife of Lord Shiva, Naachiyar Kovil stands in the name of Lord Vishnus wife.Here Lord Vishnu stands in a begging posture seeking Varulambikas hand from saint Medhavi in the Moolavar Sannadhi. In accordance to the saints wish, Thaayar stands a step ahead to perumal.Shankarshnan, Prathyumnan, Anirudhan and purushothaman too bless us in the Moolavar sannathi by standing a step back to the Narayur Nambi.Here Stone idol of the bird Garuda, Stands as the Vahanam or Vehicle to Narayur Nambi whereas Annam or the Swan is the Vahanam of the Godess Vagulambika.Garuda has a seperate sannathi in this temple extending about 10 1/2 sq.fts. He has beautiful big wings, broad chest and long hair. In tamil month Margazhi and Panguni the festival Kal Garuda Sevai (ie) the festival where the idol of Narayur Nambi placed on the stone idol of Garuda and taken out into vibrant procession is taken place every year.There is a unique speciality regarding the stone idol of Garuda. when taken out for a procession, until a step out fo his sannathi he can be easily carried by 4 persons. Then inside the temple his weight would increase as to be carried by 8 persons, then further outside the praharam he would weigh heavy so that 16 persons are required to carry him. Totally outside the temple not even 32 persons are enough to carry him, he would get heavier and heavier ahead. He would sweat a lot too so that his cloths get drenched in the sweat.But after the procession is over, while returning to his sannadhi he would start losing his weight (step by step) or (stage by stage). This is a remorkable wounder that takes place only at this place.This Garuda is treated in equivalence to Lord Vinayaka and so a dish Mothakam named as Amudha Kalasam is offered to him.Also, the slow progress of Lord Narayur Nambi with Garuda reveals his commitments with saint Medhavi indirectly.As all know, the swan or Anna Patchi is a delicate bird which moves in a slow and delicate manner. But, Garuda is a huge bird which can fly swiftly.But when both the god and godess are taken out in a procession, the lord god should lead the procession as he is carried by the bird. But his promise that his wife would have the first place in every thing would be broken.

Arulmigu Nairaiyur Nambi Temple, Nachiyarkoil - 612 602. Thanjavur District.This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Perumal. Mother in the standing posture is special. The festive mother carries the bride in her hands and blesses her with a hip in the hip. This is meant to make her realize that she is doing everything. This temple was built by the Cholas. This is the 14th Divya nation in the 108 Divya Desams of Perumal.General Information: The aircraft on the Moolava shrine here is called Hema plane. In the prakara, Chakarathavalar below the Navagrahas above the Dasavataras are inscribed in the middle of the place where the nephew is worshiping him. There are 108 idols of the idols close to the shrine. Every month here is a special saint in the Sravana Star.Prayer: On Thursday, if you wear a garland to Garuda, the marriage, the child and the snake will end.To the Lord: Tulsi garland to Perumal, garments of garments, and gifted with sugar syrup.Tala history:Mahatma was a devotee of Mahavishi Maha Vishnu. He wanted to be his son-in-law and had a penance under the tree tree to be born as a daughter of Mahalakshmi. Mahalakshmi, who was delighted with the devotion of the medieval, marched under the tree of penance at a star in the month of March. Maharshi, Shirishanan, Pradhunanan, Anirudhan, Purushathaman, Vasudevan, took five forms and sought her on the earth in order to marry Mahalakshmi. searching Road. He came with Garudaalwar Lord geek to the growing pirattiyaraik View, Vishnus mother irukkumitattaik said. He came here vancula Devi girl asked. Geek Vishnu said, You, my daughter, to marry, to wish ever you her word hearing should take place, and she is all piratanamanaval not be Should, the proviso. Mahavishnu accepted. Garudaalwar before the marriage took place. The Mahavishnu Garudaalwar said, I am here with my wife and word-hearing will be. Therefore, you from here I devotees aruluvataip the grace to be delivered, he said. The gurus also accepted. Therefore, he was also the chief murti in the temple. The name of the mother was named Nachaiyar Temple.